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21 Great Hits By The "rhumba King" - 2021 European New Continent Label 21-track LP

Xavier & His Orchestra Cugat LP

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While born in Spain, bandleader Xavier Cugat spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba, where he became a brilliant violinist and arranger. Cugat was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music, and after moving to New York City he became the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II, where he gained perennial fame. He would become known as the “Rumba King”. Compiled here are 21 of his greatest hits, recorded during his finest years.

Tracklisting.

Side 1.
1. AMAPOLA
2. SIBONEY
3. PERFIDIA
4. MIAMI BEACH RHUMBA
5. MALAGUEÑA
6. BEGIN THE BEGUINE (*)
7. YOURS (QUIÉREME MUCHO)
8. GREEN EYES (*)
9. WHAT A DIFF’RENCE A DAY MADE
10.MAMA INEZ

Side 2.
1. TEA FOR TWO
2. EL CUMBANCHERO
3. BÉSAME MUCHO
4. SWAY
5. TEQUILA
6. FRENESÍ (*)
7. MARIA ELENA
8. JUNGLE CONCERTO
9. BRAZIL
10.MAMBO AT THE WALDORF (*)
11.SAY “SÍ SÍ”

Artist Xavier & His Orchestra Cugat
Media LP
Katalog nummer 101030
Land Europe
Label New Continent
Udgivelsesår 2021
Grading New/Factory Sealed
Genre Jazz
Sub Genre 1 Latin
Sub Genre 2 Cha Cha
Condition New